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Service-learning experiences are utilized by nursing programs to increase cultural learning for students. Through storytelling, the concept of cultural humility can be explained to students preparing for upcoming intercultural experiences. This case study describes the experience of nursing students and educators on their first service-learning trip to Kenya, and how intercultural issues were navigated as students developed cultural humility. The story now is shared in preparation for subsequent international student nursing trips. The utilization of storytelling can be a model for others preparing for service-learning experiences.

Common pediatric surgical problems, including hernias, pyloric stenosis, intussusception, and appendicitis continue to present a challenge to the health care provider. Clinical presentation may be typical, may vary with age or signs and symptoms, or may be vague and inconclusive. Management of these problems may range from nonoperative to traditional surgical intervention. Nursing implications include counseling, patient and family education, pre- and postoperative care, and the prevention of complications.